Pioneering World Firsts
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First Bio‑artificial Liver Bridge to Transplant
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First Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Liver Cancer
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First Domino Liver Transplant in Italy
Signature Innovations
- ALEX™ bio‑artificial liver – patented autologous biomatrix technology.
- Synchrony® respiratory tracking – real‑time robotic radiosurgery of moving tumours.
- PEQUOL – first prognostic quality‑of‑life index for transplant recipients.
- Microwave ablation protocols now standard for pancreatic & adrenal tumours.
Awards & Distinctions
1985
Harvard Medical School
Special Research Award
1999
Veneto Region
Grants for Bio‑artificial Liver & PEQUOL
2002
International Award
Hepatocyte Transplantation, Orlando
2005
Knighthood
Constantinian Order – Merit of Health
2015
Padre Pio International Award
2016
Hollywood Int’l Film Festival
Best Screenplay — “Behind the Corner”
2021